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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.32, 609.12 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.32, 609.12 and 266.63 is: 368.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.32 : 609.12 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.32/609.12 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.32x = 609.12 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.32x = 162,406.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,406.62/441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.01

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